Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer:

Salary:
$110,500.00 - $152,000.00

Location:
Santa Clara,CA

You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We're committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

Working under the direction of the Manager of Product Safety, serve as Product Safety Engineer supporting key Business Units and customers. Assist with other businesses or Enterprise-wide initiatives as requested by the Senior Director, Product Safety.

Develop a deep understanding of global operations and requirements to effectively assist Business Unit functional owners with programmatic roll-out, integration and implementation.

Apply technical expertise in one or more engineering disciplines, including chemical, mechanical and electrical. Leverage safety knowledge and experience within the engineering disciplines.

Serve in a consultative capacity with Business Unit stakeholders as the subject matter expert for Product Safety processes, regulations, industry standards and Applied specifications as they pertain to products we develop. Requisite expertise includes, but is not limited to, SEMI S2, SEMI S10, NFPA79, the EU Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, and the Low Voltage Directive.

Apply an array of analysis techniques to evaluate hazards on Applied tools including failure modes and effects cause analysis (FMECA), process hazard analysis (PHA), hazard and operability studies (HAZOP), fishbone and other root cause investigation methods.

Evaluate the introduction of new technologies and products to ensure conformity with applicable regulatory, industry and Applied product safety requirements. Assist in managing complex and/or large-scale projects to completion by leveraging technical expertise and experience.

Provide product safety-related input on concept and feasibility studies. Perform product/system safety analysis on components, subsystems, and systems. Prepare periodic and special reports in connection with engineering studies and projects as needed.

Manage 3rd party Product Safety tool assessments, and facilitate the completion of applicable reports such as S2, EMC and Machinery Directive. Assist in ensuring the business drives tool assessment corrective actions to completion.

Conduct the initial evaluation of tool-related events, determine the initial risk ranking and assign an incident investigation owner/group to facilitate cause determination and applicable mitigation. Analyze pertinent product safety event data to detect trends and issues that may have global impact or require Enterprise mitigation.

Support Applied Business Units and external customers on complex code compliance questions, legal inquiries, and corporate responsibility objectives.

Assist in the development and implementation of Product Safety policies, programs, procedures and training.

Engage as an Applied representative on EH&S and Product Safety industry and association boards. Provide input to influence development of proposed industry standards in various. Interface and benchmark with company and governmental agencies to benchmark and provide input on trends.

• Functional Knowledge

• Regarded as the technical expert in Product Safety and detailed knowledge of the requirements located within; NFPA 79, SEMI S2, S8, S14, CE Mark, KCs Mark

• Business Expertise

• Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements

• Leadership

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

• Problem Solving

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

• Impact

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

• Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

Education:

• B.S. In Engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical) preferred, or
• B.S. in an Allied EHS field (safety engineering, industrial hygiene)

Experience:

• 5 years in semiconductors or product safety or associated role

Additional Information:

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel:Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.